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Accommodation

The process of accepting and creating space for cultural practices from different groups when they come into contact.

Acculturation

Cultural changes that happen when two cultures adapt to each other's worldviews.

Assimilation

The absorption of a minority group's culture by another, leading to the disappearance of the minority group's cultural identity.

Integration

The merging of two or more cultures into a new, unique culture.

Collective

A group with which a person identifies and belongs.

Coltan

A mineral used in microelectronic devices, primarily mined in the DRC.

CRTC

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

Cultural Content Laws

Laws aimed at preserving a group's cultural identity from being overshadowed by a dominant culture's media.

Cultural Diversity

The variety of cultures and identities.

Cultural Revitalization

The affirmation and promotion of individual and collective cultural identity.

Diversification

The process of diversifying or varying.

Dimensions of Globalization

Economic, Political, Social, and Environmental dimensions of global interconnectedness.

Homogenization

The erasing of differences, especially cultural ones.

Hybridization

Combining elements of different things to create something new.

Identity

Who we are as individuals or groups.

Marginalization

Oppression of minority groups by society.

Refugee

A person fleeing their home country due to persecution or abuse.

Media Convergence

Integration of various media through electronic technology.

Multiculturalism

Canadian policy supporting cultural diversity and identity promotion.

Pop Culture

Current cultural trends spread by mass media.

Transnational Corporation

A company operating in multiple countries.

Universalization of Pop Culture

The global spread of cultural practices and trends.

Genocide

Mass killing of a targeted group of people.

Historical Globalization

Global interactions from the 15th century to post-World War II.

Imperialism

Dominance of one country over another's economic, political, and cultural institutions.

Indigenous People

Original inhabitants of a land.

Industrial Revolution

Shift to mechanized work in factories from agriculture.

Mercantilism

Economic policy benefiting the imperial power in colonies.

Colonialism

Control and exploitation of people and resources by foreign powers.

Monopoly

Exclusive control over a commodity or service.

Non-Governmental Organization

Groups working toward specific goals with public support.

Apartheid

Policy of segregating and discriminating against non-whites in South Africa.